The name of Atatürk reminds mankind of the historical
accomplishments of one of the greatest men of this century: His leadership gave
inspiration to the Turkish nation, farsightedness in the understanding of the
modern world, and courage and power as a military leader. It is without a doubt
that another example can not be shown indicating greater successes than the
birth of the Turkish Republic, and ever since then Atatürk's and Turkey's broad
and deep reforms undertaken, as well as the confidence of a nation in itself.

John F. KENNEDY, President of the United States of AmericaWashington D.C., November 10, 1963 on the 25th Commemoration of Ataturk's
death

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He was a soldier-statesman, one of the greatest leaders of
our era. He ensured that Turkey got its rightful place among the most advanced
nations of the world. He has given to Turks the sense of self-confidence and
endurance to the Turks, that forms the foundation stone of a nation's greatness.
I take great pride in being one of Atatürk's loyal friends.

General Douglas MACARTHUR, Commander-in-Chief of the Far East Forces, U.S.A.

_

In connection with the permanent memorial facility for Kemal Atatürk, I
take pride in presenting my congratulations to Turkey. Your great country that
is advancing on the course that he demonstrated has obtained very significant
successes. This ceremony that is being held to commemorate the memory of Atatürk,
the architect of progress and Turkish unity, is a very appropriate respect to a
person who became a source of inspiration to free peoples throughout the world.

Dwight D. Eisenhower, President of the United States of America_

During a conversation with the Foreign Affairs Minister of
the Soviet Union, Litvinov, I asked him who was, according to him, the most
valuable and remarkable statesman of Europe. He replied that, the most valuable
and interesting leader in the world was the President of the Turkish Republic,
Mustafa Kemal Ataturk.

Franklin D. ROOSEVELT (U.S. President, 1928)_

My sorrow is that, it is no longer possible to fulfill my
strong wish to meet this great man.

Franklin D. ROOSEVELT (U.S. President, 10 November 1963)

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One of the most talented leaders of the after war period.

New York Times

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From the stage of the world passed one of the most attentive
and attractive men of history.

Chicago Tribune

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He had an embracing-like extraordinary leadership strength.
He was vigilant, energetic, and intelligent.

Gladys Baker (Reporter)

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UNITED KINGDOM

The death of Atatürk, who saved Turkey during the war and
revived the Turkish nation, is not only a loss for his country, but it
is also a great loss for Europe. The sincere tears that people from all classes
have shed, are nothing more then the true reflection of this great man - the
Father of the modern Turkey.

The sincere tears shed after him by all
classes of people is nothing other than an appropriate manifestation to this
great hero and modern Turkey's Ata.

Winston CHURCHILL, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom (1938)

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We meet genius people very rarely in centuries. It is
so unlucky that, in this century that great genius person belongs to the Turkish
Nation.

The centuries rarely produce a genius. Look at this bad luck
of ours, that great genius of our era was granted to the Turkish nation.

D. Lloyd George, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom

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Fifty years before this we heard the name of Mustafa Kemal as
a distinguished Turkish Commander. Later, with the establishment of peace, he
got the opportunity to put forth his characteristics as a statesman and as one
of the great national leaders, he gained one of the most eminent ranks in
history. We remember that courageous and heroic soldier with respect and that
statesman, the true father of modern Turkey with praise and gratitude.

Sir Alexander Douglas-Home, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom

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Atatürk was one of the greatest statesman of everyone who
has lived and died throughout history. At no time did he dwell on the period in
which he lived, he would see the future and accordingly would carry out a task.

Lord Patrick Kinross_

Ataturk is one of the leading statesmen of the after war
period. He formed a class on his own and he was unique from all points.The Fortnightly_

Europe has lost one of the few creative statesmen that have
appeared after the war. Spectator_

In our age no name has created such great respect, as has
done the name Atatürk.Observer_

England salutes the great man, that England has known first
as a brave and noble enemy, then as a faithful friend. Sunday Times_

He was a no-like other statesman. He achieved works that
dictators, who could not endure the free order, did not and could not achieve.Word Price_

He has secured a life full of freedom and trust that no prior
generation had seen... His successes have made Turkey a European state and
changed the Near-Easts history. Times Journal_

The Turkish Republics Head of State, Kemal Atatürk,
embodied in his person the following estimable qualities that we are not used to
see in other leaders: modesty, competency and success.The Truth Magazine_

Atatürk was a head, which waved like a Turkish Flag in the Turkish Peoples
soul. Daily Telegraph_

The presence of that young and genius Turkish Chief at the
Dardanelles at that very moment, is one of the most painful strikes in history
to the allied side. Alan Moorehead (Writer)_

Having not pondered in vain with old sciences, Atatürk was a
fresh and brave thinking leader. As we can say that Atatürk is todays
strongest Statesman of Europe, hes without doubt the most brave and original
of all statesmen.Herbert Sidebotham (Writer)_

To grasp in depth any event, the power to get into immediate
action when a way out is seen, is one of the primary sources of his authentic
authority (1923). Grace Ellison (Journalist)

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GERMANY

Atatürk has left Turkey without a single enemy. This is
something that no other state leader of our time has succeeded in doing.

German Volkischer Beobachter Journal_

Germany is amazed with Atatürks work and struggle. It
sees in him, his historic monument, a powerful figure that will stay as a symbol
for all the people who love freedom.

Berlin, German Agency_

He is not a simple dictator who is after personal benefit and
glory, but a hero who is trying hard to lay a solid foundation for generations
to come.

Prof. Walter L. WRIGHT Jr._

The ones who want to restore peace and health in this painful
world, and who want mankind to develop not only materially but also morally,
must take as an example and ponder upon Atatürks galvanization and course.

Professor Herbert Melzig (Historian)_

By looking at his piece of work, which is Turkey, one could
judge his historical greatness. This true peoples leader and statesman who
has united his iron will and zeal, his intelligence seeing the future and his
wisdom, has brought a very different soul to the villages of the far and
desolate corners of the Anatolian mountains.

Illustrierte Magazine_

By maintaining an affection for his people and for mankind
and the world, Ataturk shows an exciting stage to the world about what a genius
can create.

Herbert Melzig

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FRANCE

Because of the 25th year of Atatürk's death, I want to
express the feelings of loyal friendship felt for the Turkish nation by the
French nation. Today, Turkish history even more than ever is inseparable from
Western and European history. Atatürk's efforts in this direction were not left
without results. The friendship between our countries that has surpassed
hundreds of years, has formed the foundation for this development.

Charles de GAULLE, President of France_

All of mankinds signs appear immediately in him.Noelle
Journal_

While the Old Ottoman Empire disappears like an illusion, the
foundation of the national Turkish State is the most impressive success of this
era. Mustafa Kemal has exposed a monumental piece of work. Atatürks
brilliant success has been an example for all the colonies.

Maurice Baumant (Professor)_

He was a great man... a political genius. Excelsior Journal_

One of the worlds modern, greatest figures.Le Jour-Echo
de Paris_

The Turks who are the most loyal of all nations, will never
forget that Atatürk was a savior of the nation. Noell Roger Journal_

In the great man standing in front of me... there could be no
doubt in his words.

Claude Farrer (Writer)_

Todays Turks... who terrified Europe centuries ago... are
standing next to this great master, with a strong and energetic Turkey.

Pierre Dominique (Journalist)_

The man who hanged the centuries!... France, Paris media_

The work that Ataturk has achieved, with intelligent and
peaceful methods, will leave traces in the history of mankind.

Albert LEBRUN (French President)_

In a country where all the actual ranks have been removed,
this man has won all the ranks. In that country, the most respectful name has
been given to him.

Marcel Sauvage (Journalist)_

This could be presented to mankind as an example of untested
philosophy. Atatürk has done in ten years, the work that could take centuries.

Gerrad Tongas (Writer)_

Atatürk has shown the miracle of modernizing a nation in a
few years.

Paris-Le Temps_

After the signing of the Ankara Treaty with the new Turkish
State, French Prime Minister stated to the Assembly, he has betrayed us, he
has come to terms with wild brigands, with Mustafa Kemal followers: The ones
that you named wild brigands the hero Mustafa Kemal and all his soldiers, had
they been here, we would have erected their statues one by one. Im proud to
have signed such an heroic treaty. (1921)

French Prime Minister BRIAND_

In turn, a revolutionary and a rebel, then becoming a
glorious commander, the Father of Turks has created the New Turkey,
expelled the sultans, has given freedom to women, abolished the fez, and made a
radical revolution in his country.

From Paris-Soir_

It can be said that without him, the Islamic world would have
waited another fifty years to find its way.

Berthe Georges-Gaulis_

He looks like a great mountain. The ones living on its foot
cannot see that greatness. In order to grasp the greatness of this mountain, one
must look at it from far away.

Claude FARRER (French Writer)_

In order to show a part of Kemal Atatürks character, I
want to make a point. He was relating one of his wars. Suddenly he stopped: you
see, he said: Ive won many victories. But even after the greatest of them
each night, I feel a deep sorrow inside of me by thinking about all the soldiers
who died in the battlefield. Could one be amazed about the chief who has created
miracles to his country, other then his courage and intelligence, to have such a
great heart?

George BENNES - Vu Journal (1938)_

The great thinkers of the period have proclaimed in their
books and in conferences that, Turkey would never change and would die without
changing. However it has changed without dying. Has even changed from the root
and from top to bottom. Beliefs, traditions and methods broke down. They have
swept away from the country the last remains like the foreign battleships and
capitulations. Turkey had changed its soul. Totally and as one could imagine is
possible.

Raymond CARTIER (Le Nouvelliste Journal)

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AFGHANISTAN

He was not only a great man for Turkey, but he was also a
great leader for the Eastern People.

Emanullah HAN (Afghan King)

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ALBANIA

The Turkish People are in mourning because they have lost the
unique chief who created the New Turkey.

Stipsi Journal

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AUSTRIA

He was a man of great ideas, a state architect.

Neue Freie Presse, Vienna_

Atatürk is such a man that, he does not dream. He knows what
he wants, he does what he knows, and he does not want something that he cannot
do.

Krippel (Austrian sculptor)

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BELGIUM

Atatürk is the man who created the biggest truth of the
twentieth century.

Kponhag-Nasyonal Tidende_

Atatürk is the only statesman who has served his people in
that magnitude, in such a short time.

Libre Belgique Journal

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BULGARIA

No country has reached a strong and speedy modernization
movement from the root, as was achieved by the Father of the New Turkey.

Bulgarian Dness Journal

●CHINA

Ataturk
is an elder and father of the entire Asian continent.

Chinese
Press

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The
people of China, we all are in mourning with Turkey. The death of the leader of
a great nation, who was much loved by the Turkish people, has not only left an
emptiness and void for Turkey, but also for our continent, and the world.

Chinese
Press

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Mustafa
Kemal is the heart of a new Turkey. He has built a strong new country from a
worn-out nation, and with his unequaled character and energy, he has earned the
respect and trust of everyone.

Ma Shao-Cheng (Writer)

_

If history had a heart, it
surely would be jealous of Mustafa
Kemal.

Tchang
Yang Yee Pan

Newspaper,
1958

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DENMARK

Atatürk was the giant-like sign of character and talent. He
was the man who created the twentieth centurys most splendid event.

National Tidence Journal

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EGYPT

He was one of the most extraordinary persons of the era, even
perhaps of entire history. Egyptian Journal

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FINLAND

Atatürk was an extraordinarily talented statesman, one of
the most important figures of post-war history.

Hufvud Stadbladet Journal

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GERMANY

On November 10, the entire world, and we Germans as well,
remember with praise the life and works of a person to whom we are attached with
friendship and respect. Atatürk always tried to establish firm ties between
Turkey and Europe.

I am the child of a generation that knows closely Turkish-German
friendship. At an early age I saw a man's heroism's, the services he carried out
and the self-sacrifices he undertook for his country. This man was Mustafa
Kemal. Today I comprehend even better that this person was a great statesman. He
was great, because he used all his courage for his nation, his country to save
his homeland at an unlucky moment. He was great, because he directed his nation
towards the absolute necessity of adjusting them to the necessities of history.
He was great, because he always knew how to defend suitable limits and he did
not go beyond the limits that would put his work into danger. Courageousness and
his own courageousness was intelligent enough as well to be able to draw the
limits.

Kurt G. Kiesinger, Prime Minister of the Federal Republic of Germany

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GREECE

Turkey is in possession of a genius man that friends and foes
are astounded with. Katimerini_

In the life of a nation it is very seldom that changes to
such a radical degree were carried out in such a short period of time... Without
a doubt, those who have done these extraordinary activities have earned the
attributes of a great man in the complete sense of the word. And because of this,
Turkey can be proud of itself. (October 31, 1933)

Eleutherios Venizelos, Prime Minister of Greece

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INDIA

Kemal Atatürk or Kemal Pasha by which name we knew him in
those times, was my hero during my youth. I was very moved when I read about his
great reforms. I met with great praise the general efforts made by Atatürk on
the course of modernizing Turkey. His dynamism, undauntedness and unawareness of
fatigue created a great effect on people. He was one of the builders of the
modern age in the orient. I continue to be among his greatest admirers.

Jawaharlal Nehru, Prime Minister of India_

One of the greatest men that the world has ever seen.

Star of India_

Atatürk was not only the Turkish peoples leader, but also
he was the leader of all the people who fought for their freedom. Under his
directives, you have gained your freedom. We too have followed that route to
gain our freedom.

Mrs. Sucheta KRIPALANI (The President of the Indian
Parliament Delegation)

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IRAN

Men like Atatürk are not born for just one generation, nor
are they born for just one period. They are persons who will reign during
centuries over people with their leadership.

Teheran Journal_

Atatürk did not stay as a great chief of a heroic people. At
the same time, he has become mankinds biggest child.

Iran Journal

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ISRAEL

The world has lost of the most attention calling man of our
era.

Palestine Post_

Without doubt, Mustafa Kemal Atatürk is one of the greatest
statesmen that during the 20. Century and before the war has ever arisin; he has
been a brave and great reformist that no other people have ever known.

Ben GURION (Israel Prime Minister 1963)

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PAKISTAN

Kemal Atatürk is not only one of the greatest leaders of
this century. We in Pakistan see him as one of the greatest men of all times who
has lived and died. He is not only the beloved leader of your country. All the
Moslems in the world have turned their eyes to him with feelings of love and
admiration.

Muhammed Ayub Khan, President of Pakistan

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SWEDEN

Had he not been, modern Turkey wouldnt have been. Thanks
to him, the Turks will follow his extraordinary work and theyll promote
higher their already high honour in the world.

Nya Dagligt Journal

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SWITZERLAND

I salute by bowing my head with my deep respects to this
Greatest Man of our history, the one who created Turkey. Professor Morrf_

He was not only a soldier, but also a genius that our century
will never see again.Professor Sekretan

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ITALY

At the head of a state that he created with his peoples
absolute trust till the end of his life, the personality of this glorious
commander is the example of a unique character.

C. C. SFORZA_

With his superior will, his inexhaustible bravery and unique
discernment, he has brought down his opponents to their knees. In three years,
his virtue and seriousness have brought to his country not only a military, but
also a full and satisfactory political victory too.F. Perrone Di San
Martino (Writer)_

With the death of Atatürk, an extremely strong figure that
was a primary element in the development of the Near-East has disappeared.Tribuna
Journal

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JAPAN

A confusing and an attractive person. Great as a soldier,
greater as a statesman. Japan Times_

The greatest leader that the Small Asia has put forward since
a century.The Japan Chronicle

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LEBANON

Great men are at the head of generations. At the head of the
Turkish People, the great and genius Atatürk was an undaunted great and
patriotic man in the political and battlefield arenas.

KERAMA (Lebanese Prime Minister, 10 November 1963)_

In the true sense of the word, as a constructive and creative
leader, Atatürk has drawn an entirely new border to his country on the
worlds map.

LOrient Journal (1938)_

Atatürk is one of the rare geniuses that the world has put
forth. He has changed the entire course of history.An Nahar Journal
(1938)

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HUNGARY

Ataturk has been the first man in our century to prove the
historical fact which is, there is nothing that can not be done." Esti
Ujsag.Magjar_

The world has become destitute with the death this great man,
the hero of war and peace.Pester Lioyd Journal_

I compare Turkey to a beehive and all the Turks to diligent
bees looking out for honey. Like the bees who try to gather around their master,
the whole Turkish People has gathered around the great genius Mustafa Kemal.
Professor M. Zaajti Franes

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JAPAN

We feel a great admiration for Atatürk in his efforts
towards ensuring the modernization of Turkish society by separating religion and
politics from each other and by carrying out the Turkish Language Reforms.

Hayato Ikeda, Prime Minister of Japan

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THE NETHERLANDS

In our times, it is Atatürk who brought Turkey to its
current status as a modern republic with his farsighted and courageous political,
social and economic reforms. At the same time, it was also he that prepared the
foundation of the modern economy that will ensure today Turkey's attaining the
strength to be able to enter the European Economic Community.

Joseph Luns, Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Netherlands

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NORWAY

Atatürk will remain as one of the greatest men of his
country in history.Le Morgen Bladet Journal

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PAKISTAN

Kemal Atatürk is not only one of the greatest men of this
century. In Pakistan, we see him as one of the greatest men of all eras. A
military genius, a leader by birth and a great patriot.

Eyup HAN (President of Pakistan)_

The exploits of your leaders in many a historic field of
battle; the progress of your Revolution; the rise and career of the great
Ataturk, his revitalization of your nation by his great statesmanship, courage
and foresight all these stirring events are well-known to the people of
Pakistan.

Mohammad Ali Jinnah (March 4, 1948)_

When our essence was a spark that grew pale, with his look,
we became like a sun that illuminates and envelops the world.

Ikbal (National Poet of Pakistan)

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POLAND

There is no domain where his creative and vivacious
patriotism has not got into action. Gazeta Polska

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ROMANIA

Atatürk will remain in history as a genius organizer, a
peoples ruler creating miracles, and a saviour of his country. Independence
Romaine Journal (12 November 1938)_

Atatürk ranks the first amongst the rulers who have saved a
people with an unshaken will from the edge of the precipice, strengthened and
lifted them. Timpul Journal (12 November 1938)

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RUSSIA

The ruling of an experienced president whos fame has
spread all over the world, has strengthened with continuing success the
independence of the great Turkish people, who have attracted the love and
respect of everyone, and have created a new national structure.

Soviet Prime Minister KALININ_

We are indebted to him for the birth of the first republic in
the Near and Middle East. This Republic showed the way for the wars of national
freedom for many nations. Under Atatürk's administration, Turkey's
international authority advanced and his country started to play an important
role in world politics.

Nikita S. Khrushchev, President of the Soviet Union_

Mustafa Kemal was not a socialist. But it can be perceived
that he is a good organizer, with great understanding, progressive, with good
thoughts and an intelligent leader. He is carrying out a war of independence
against those plunderers. I am believing that he will break the pride of the
imperialists and that he will beat the Sultan together with his friends. ( 1921
)

Vladimir llyich LENIN, Leader of the Russian Revolution

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SYRIA

By saving his country from a certain dismemberment, after he
brought the ship to a safe harbour, he did not want a throne from his people. He
was, in the true sense of the word, a man, a unique genius, a heroic soldier and
a politician... Elifba Journal_

The achievements of Atatürk are in the category of miracle
and wonderful. The reforms that he has done in his country in just a few years,
are works that cannot be done in a few centuries.El Tekaddum Journal

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TUNISIA

The Sakarya Battle, the Sakarya Victory became the strongest
recollection when I was twenty. At that time I said to myself, I wonder whether
or not I can mobilize my country like this? Can I not instill in his spirit this
delivering attack, this unreined passion?

Habib ben Ali BOURGUIBA, President of Tunisia

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YUGOSLAVIA

The genius of Atatürk is one of the highest examples of the
virtue that the Turkish people have carried all along in history. Branko
Aczemovic (Ambassador)

History will preserve the name of this statesman with
indelible figures. Politika Journal